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Majority of SMEs preparing for recession

New data from Time Finance has revealed the scale of impact on UK SMEs...

Parents would double financial assistance if it would be repaid

Parents are twice as likely to offer their adult children (aged 18-34 years old)...

Leeds BS to offer Decision in Principle “in less than 11 seconds”

Mortgage brokers making an application with Leeds Building Society can now be offered a...

H&R BS delivering financial education sessions to schools

Primary and secondary school pupils across Leicestershire & Warwickshire have received lessons in financial...

HMRC forecasts May fall in residential transaction volumes

HMRC has estimated UK residential transactions in May 2022 at 100,870, 2.0% lower than...

Foundation Home Loans improves professional proposition

Foundation Home Loans has broadened its criteria for its Professionals mortgage range which offers...

MFS secures £250m funding

Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has secured £250 million of new funding from an institutional...

Fiduciam provides £3.62m hybrid development loan

Fiduciam, the bridging and development lender, has provided a £3.62 million loan to assist...

Twenty7Tec adds new COO to board

Twenty7Tec has appointed Mike Clifford to join its board as chief operating officer (COO), following...

LiveMore partners with Mortgage Advice Bureau

LiveMore is continuing to expand its distribution by partnering with Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB). The...

Value of first-time buyer economy revealed

The value of the first time buyer (FTB) economy is set to reach a...

Intermediaries and lenders central to implementing green change

Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has hosted a Green Mortgage Event with mortgage intermediaries, lenders,...

Second change market shows continued growth

The Finance & Leasing Association's data on the second charge mortgage market has revealed...

BoE confirms withdrawal of affordability test recommendation

The Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee has confirmed that it will withdraw its...

COMMENT

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 16

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike. Higher rates, tighter affordability pressures and more varied working patterns...

Economic abuse: The warning signs every adviser should recognise

Taking out a joint mortgage is one of the most common ways for people to get onto the property ladder. For many, combining earning...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 15

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why partnerships are key for unlocking advice niches

What’s your USP? It’s a vital question for all businesses to consider, but particularly advice firms. So, what exactly draws a potential client to...

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Trafford only northern hotspot in growing inheritance tax divide

Trafford is the only northern local authority emerging as a significant inheritance tax hotspot...

Vernon reports rise in later life lending after product refresh

Vernon Building Society has reported a sharp increase in later life lending, with retirement...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 16

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge...

Rising unemployment raises fresh arrears concerns for lenders

The UK labour market showed further signs of weakening this morning as unemployment rose...

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